@resams
I had the same problem. 62 years old, -4 spine, -2.7 hip. I also live in NYC. 6 months to see an endocrinologist that specializes in osteoporosis at Cornell/NY Presbiterian that took my insurance. After 6 months I had a consultation ($250). She just said to take injection. She recommended a nurse in her practice that was supposed to help me with diet and exercise ($250). I knew more than her on diet (she did not even know that almonds had calcium). And not much about exercise. She just gave me a pamphlet written by a pharma company and sent me on my way. My Endocrinologist ordered a lot of blood test, but did not inform me of what anything meant... just said that "all look with in range." If I want an explanation, I will have to have a "consultation" (another $250). She also recommended a rehabilitation doctor ($750). After all of this, I don't have any advice what so ever. $1k a month for Dr. Doug does not sound that bad after all if I get: a dietician, a physical trainer, recommendations for what to take, and blood test for measurements. I do agree that he is over the top. I wish there was someone like him that did not push his products so much.